Officers were called around 1:50 a.m. to the intersection of I-20/59 at Skyland Boulevard East on a collision involving a 2022 Tesla and a semi-truck.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Marion man is dead — and a murder investigation is now underway — after a stabbing at a Marion apartment complex. It’s the first murder committed in the city of Marion — in the past several years. Police Chief Tony Bufford — says officers responded to Lincoln Heights Apartments following a 9-1-1 call Monday…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A boil water notice is in effect in Marion — now that the water is back on — following a city-wide water outage yesterday. “Unfortunately this is not the first time that this has happened in the city of Marion. While we have water today, that’s great. But will we have water tomorrow? Will we…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Marion man is behind bars — accused of killing his estranged wife. Jimmy Woods is charged with murder — and domestic violence. Fire fighters responded to a fire at Woods’ house 1:30 Sunday morning. Then hours later — his estranged wife was found dead in a truck on another side of town. Authorities say…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Today is the last day of summer school for students at Judson College in Marion. And with it — the end of academic programs at the college — as the school gets set to shut down. Lee Andrew Mims of Marion has worked at Judson College for more than 30 years. It’s how he’s provided…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– News that Judson College — will be closing after 183 years of education young women — has left people in Marion stunned. After battling financial problems — one of the oldest women’s colleges in the country — is closing it’s doors. Judson College President Dr. W. Mark Tew says a steady decrease in student enrollment…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Marion High School student is dead — after an apparent family feud in Marion — escalates into a shootout. Marion High senior Kendrell Foster was shot and killed Saturday afternoon — at the the Junior Food Store on Highway 14. “We have got the shooter and we got the guns.” Police Chief Patrick Essex…
Fred’s Inc. says it will close 159 underperforming and unprofitable stores in 13 states by the end of May. The list includes 19 stores in Alabama. In our area, the store in Marion is scheduled to close. The Memphis-based company said in a news release liquidation sales at those stores were beginning Thursday. The company’s 398 other discount stores will…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The process of repairing some major flood damage in the city of Marion — just got a major shot in the arm — thanks to a grant from the governor. The city of Marion has been awarded $350,000 dollars to help with the repairs. The city was hit hard by flooding caused by Tropical Depression…
Baptist-affiliated Judson College in the west Alabama town of Marion is searching for a new president. The small, all-women’s school says President David Potts is leaving the position after 27 years. He’s been on a medical leave, but the statement didn’t elaborate on his medical condition. A search committee will seek the next president while another administrator serves in the…
